2. PP and Environmental Considerations Flashcards

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1
Q

Once LA gives BR approval, when must works be commenced

A

Within 3 years

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What is not considered building works under s.55 TCPA

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Works that only affect the interior (or no material effect to exterior), and do not add additional underground space

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How do you know if PP needed?

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TCPA, TCP(UC) and GPDO

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4
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Which is the only search that shows if BR consent given

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CON29

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What defines ‘development’ for s.57 TCPA

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s.55

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What statute (+ specific part) covers permitted development for material changes in use

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GPDO Part 3 Sch 2

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What search shows if LB

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LLC1

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How do you know if works have been carried out?

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CPSEs + scenario

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Enforcement period if condition attached to PP breached

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10 years from date of breach

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Two options if building works w/o BR approval

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Regularisation Certificate as condition of C, or insurance

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Enforcement period if building works w/o BR approval

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Unlimited

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What is a planning contravention notice

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Flushes out info about suspected breaches, which can then –> EN

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What is a stop notice

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Prohibit activities subject to EN + breach PP

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14
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S.57(1) TCPA

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Need PP for ‘development’

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15
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Enforcement period if demolish building in Conservation Area w/o consent

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Unlimited

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16
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Who can you apply to for guidance on whether PP is likely to be allowed

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Planning Officer

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17
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Why is it likely that any change of use also triggers BR approval

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Likely to = building work

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18
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Why is it important to check breaches of PP + BR

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B takes on Ss breaches

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19
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What does BR approval NOT apply to

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Changes of use

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20
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What is the usual impact on PP for conservation areas

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Onerous/expensive conditions on PP, e.g. specifying particular type and colour of bricks

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Enforcement period if works to LB w/o consent

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Unlimited

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22
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What is the rule on GPDO for fences as ‘permitted development’

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Can repair fences w/o PP, but not if around listed building

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What is the effect of failing to comply w/ enforcement notice

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Criminal sanctions + sometimes demolition

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What kind of LA notice is TIED to enforcement notice (cannot be independent)

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Stop notice

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What is a conservation area
An area of special architectural or historical interest
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When is an Article 4 Direction especially common
For Conservation Areas
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What must you do if PP was conditional
Obtain copy and enquire as to if conditions breached
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What is assumed on LPC to do with listed buildings
Development of LB always requires permission
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What does LA issue if building works (for BR approval) correctly carried out
Regularisation Completion certificate
30
Who is the 'appropriate person' in environmental law for pollution
Class A (original polluter), or Class B (current owner) if A cannot be found
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What counts as 'development' for PP
Building works and/or material changes in use
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Enforcement period if development is concealed
Unlimited
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What can disapply the effect of GPDO for permitted development
Article 4 Direction
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What to do if Seller had not obtained planning permission
Condition of C that they get retrospective planning permission
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If BR approval is shown in CON29, need S get copy?
No
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What does CON29 show for PP
Refused, pending and BR
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Enforcement period if change of use to single dwelling house w/o PP
4 years from change
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What statute covers material change in use for 'development' under s.57 TCPA
TCP (Use Classes) Order 1987
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How is it made clear that BR approval is separate from PP
BR may be needed when PP is not due to e.g. GPDO
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What is an enforcement notice
To restore land or secure compliance w/ conditional PP
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What is not considered a material change in use under TCP(UC)O
Moving within the same category
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Cottingham ratio
S can be found negligent by not taking all reasonable steps to obtain copies of BR approval
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When is PP required + per what statute
Whenever there is 'development' (s.57(1) TCPA)
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Enforcement period if any other change of use (than to single dwelling house) w/o PP
10 years from date.
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Statute to find out if period has expired for action (if failed to get PP/BR)
171B TCPA
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171B TCPA
Limitation periods for actions for failure to get PP/BR
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What does LLC1 show for PP
Granted PP
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Enforcement period if building work w/o PP
4 years following substantial completion
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Why is enforcement period for no BR unlimited?
LPA can take Ps within 12 months, but also injunction from court AT ANY TIME
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What statute (+ specific part) covers permitted development for building works
GPDO Part 2 Schedule 2
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How do you find out if Article 4 Direction givn
LLC1
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When LPA decides whether to grant PP or not, what do they NOT consider
Personal interests or private rights
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Who bears liability for clearing up pollution
The 'appropriate person'
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Example of additional planning controls for LB
Usually need consent for internal works as well if they affect the character of the building
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What statute makes some 'development' 'permitted'
GPDO
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Three notices LPA can issue
Enforcement notice, stop notice, and planning contravention
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What sanctions are levied for works to LB w/o LB consent
Criminal sanctions against original, and reparation at cost of current owner
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What kind of liability is building works w/o BR approval
Strict liability
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S can be found negligent by not taking all reasonable steps to obtain copies of BR approval - CASE
Cottingham
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What to do if PP is conditional
Get copy of PP to check conditions complied with BEFORE exchange
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What happens if at least significant possibility of significant harm being caused - what does LA do
Serves remediation notice
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When can a stop notice not be served by LA
If dwelling or activity continuous for more than 4 years
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How do you know if consent has been obtained?
LLC1, CON29 and CPSE
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What statute applies to show liability for clean up of environmental contamination is unlimited
78F EPA
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Why might Buyer want to pull out if there is the possibility of contamination
Costly to comply with Remediation Notice
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What could the Buyer do instead of pulling out in the event that there is contamination
Require Seller to remedy or require reduction of purchase price
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When do you ask for BR Certificate
ALWAYS
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When is the liability unlimited in a Conservation Area
If building demolished